Local Contract

Local Contract Home Health Occupational Therapist
BROOKLYN, NY
Phaxis
4x8 hrs, Days

$58-60/hour
Posted 12 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown4x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Home Health

Pay

Estimated pay
$58-60/hour

Description

Looking for a great Local Contract Occupational Therapist Job in BROOKLYN, New York? Phaxis posted this Occupational Therapist Local Contract Therapy Job with 35 hours a week on the 4x8 hrs shift in BROOKLYN, New York.

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The details for this Local Contract Therapy Job are:

  • Specialty: Occupational Therapist
  • Job Location: BROOKLYN, New York
  • Estimated Salary: $58-60 per hour
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Total Hours Per Week: 35 weekly
  • Shift Breakdown: 4x8 hrs
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
** TEMP TO PERM ROLE** LOCATION: BROOKLYN- DIAGNOSTIC TREATMENT CENTER- OCCASIONAL HOME VISITS. JOB PURPOSE: The Occupational Therapist plans and administers Occupational therapy treatment programs for medically referred participants to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Evaluates participant referred by the provider and administers a treatment program in collaboration with the provider. - Completes assessments, progress, treatment or revisits, discharge summaries interdisciplinary notes according to departmental policy and procedure. - Performs participant evaluations and treatment at the PACE site and/or in the field (participant’s home, nursing homes, etc.). - Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow safety protocols. - Participates in developing a participant care plan with other interdisciplinary team members and participates in care plan meetings in accordance with state and federal regulations. - Documents all pertinent participant information as required, including, but not limited to evaluations, progress notes, MDS, and care plans according to departmental policy and procedure. - Documents all statistical data as required. - Consults with a physiatrist and other professionals when appropriate. - Maintains a high standard of health care and clinical practice through attendance at continuing education in-services/seminars and reading professional journals. - Participates in clinical education of student affiliates. JOB DESCRIPTION - Provides clinical instruction to COTAs. - Conduct clinical instruction of Level I & Level II Occupational Therapy, COTAs, COTA Students as well as student volunteers. - Recommends equipment for discharges as appropriate. - Participates in the delivery of in-service training programs for the site and departmental staff. - Participates in Performance Improvement Monitoring. - Only act within the scope of the individual’s authority to practice. - Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently. Schedule: 9:00AM – 5:00PM Weekly Hours: 35 QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Successful completion of an Occupational Therapy program from an accredited university or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree, required. Experience: - One (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapist and/or experience with the Geriatric population preferred. - Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than one (1) year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring. - Ability to establish rapport with patients and staff. - Ability to use all OT Modalities/equipment. - Ability to travel to participant’s homes, nursing homes, and sites/clinics. - Knowledge of PACE regulations. - Knowledge of Care Compass and other EMRs preferred. License: New York State licensure as a Registered Occupational Therapist.

Employer

Phaxis

5.0rating(3 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with Phaxis

5.0rating

Pros

From the start, Bradley has been awesome! He has always taken the extra mile to get me the best deal in every renewal. He’s responsive with my concerns and never left me hanging even when he’s out. It was easy to build a candid and trusting relationship with Bradley and so I will continue to stick on cause he eagerly matches me with assignments at my best interest.

Cons

None

Recommends working with Phaxis

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Charly Magne T
OR - Operating Room (RN)
Review of Bradley Kurtz on Nov 13, 2024
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